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Pleasant Hill, CA

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An upscale suburb in the East Bay

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Pleasant Hill is exactly what you’d expect: a pleasant community in the California hills. This suburb offers urban amenities and small-town charm, along with upscale rentals ranging from single-family homes to modern apartments. A charming outdoor shopping center sits in the heart of downtown, along with neighborhood parks, movie theaters, and top-notch public schools like Sequoia Middle. Pleasant Hill offers proximity to even more shopping and entertainment options like Sunvalley Shopping Center and Six Flags in Concord. Suisun Bay is only a few miles north of town, and Walnut Creek sits directly south. Residents of this upscale suburb also have easy access to Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and San Francisco thanks to Interstate 680 and State Route 24.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Pleasant Hill, CA is $1,871 for a studio, $2,213 for one bedroom, $2,738 for two bedrooms, and $3,334 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasant Hill has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,213/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$4,019/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,708/month
809 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,444/month
1,039 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sequoia Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

593 Students

9
out of 10

Valhalla Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

631 Students

8
out of 10

Strandwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

578 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Hill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

614 Students

6
out of 10

Gregory Gardens Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

358 Students

4
out of 10

Sequoia Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

856 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

700 Students

6
out of 10

Valley View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

777 Students

5
out of 10

College Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,956 Students

8
out of 10

Contra Costa County ROP

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lindsay Wildlife Museum
  • Larkey Park
  • The Ruth Bancroft Garden
  • Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Heather Farm Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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